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Certified Keeper Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports
90 PixelMeter Score 21 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Outstanding optical sharpness and image quality
  • Fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance
  • Exceptionally lightweight and compact design for a 500mm prime
  • Robust build quality with effective weather sealing
  • Highly effective optical stabilization system
Cons Cons
  • Limited versatility due to fixed focal length and narrow aperture
  • High price point compared to zoom alternatives
  • Restricted teleconverter compatibility and camera performance limits
  • Performance issues including focus breathing and stabilization jitter
  • Long minimum focusing distance limits close-up capability

Launch price Launch price $2,999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 500mm f/5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 3.2 m (0.166x)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor HLA
Weight & size Weight & size 1365g (3 lb 0.1 oz) · 107.6 x 236.6 mm (4.24 x 9.31 in)

Announcement date Announcement date March 14, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,999
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Sports

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 14
Special elements Special elements 3 FLD, 2 SLD
Coatings Coatings Super Multi-Layer Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 500mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor HLA
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 3.2 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.166x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes
Aperture lock switch Aperture lock switch Yes

Weight Weight 1365g (3 lb 0.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 107.6mm (4.24 in)
Length Length 236.6mm (9.31 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material TSC & magnesium
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood LH1034-02, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x